On the other hand, there is a different kind of fun in writing a character who unhesitatingly chooses a path you wou ...

The Flight of the Icaroo. This is the cover art for the second book of The Weirdling Cycle. It is by Justin Gerard. That’s the primary protagonist, Trevor Upjohn in the basket. Maggie is in the other ...

Creative writing is unique for a few reasons. This guide addresses things unique to writing fiction. The thing/character that is battling the protagonist. The antagonist does not have to be a person, ...

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Greg Rucka has rocked the worlds of comics and novels for years, including memorable Batman writing, plus the Queen and Country series and the Atticus Kodiak books. But he might be best known for ...

It is an honor to be asked to be someone’s character reference. But even if you are enthused about helping a friend or colleague out, you might feel a little intimidated by the prospect of putting the ...

My first book came out 11 years ago. So, I’m reasonably certain that I gave my first Real Live Big Girl Pants Authorial Interview around that time, as well. Thus began my own particular Unexpected ...